Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
NI Water to start £2.5 million programme of work to protect Derry City’s water supplies
NI Water is getting ready to start an essential programme of work in November to safeguard Derry City’s water supply for the next 25 years.
Scottish Water tenders £10 million framework contract for screens and screenings handling systems
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a framework contract for screens and screenings handling systems with an estimated value of £10 million (ex VAT).
Environment Agency renews call for urgent action as water company performance declines
The Environment Agency (EA) is once again calling on the nine water and wastewater companies in England to urgently improve their performance as the latest Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) for 2024 reveals the lowest ratings since the process began in 2011.
Ofwat report shows deterioration in water company performance on pollution incidents, water supply interruptions and customer satisfaction in 2024-25
Ofwat’s final Water Company Performance Report (WCPR) for the 2020-25 period published this morning for 2024-25 shows deterioration in water company performance on pollution incidents, water supply interruptions and customer satisfaction in the financial year 2024-25.
United Utilities announces further £12m investment to improve water quality in Chorley’s River Yarrow
United Utilities is inviting members of the public to a drop-in event next Monday to set out its plan to improve water quality in the River Yarrow through its £12 million investment project at Duxbury Mill.
Thames Water and Basingstoke College of Technology unveil State-of-the-Art Engineering Room
Thames Water and Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) have celebrated a significant milestone, marking a five-year successful partnership with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Thames Water Engineering Room.
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Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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